Barn Owl – Finished Work

Looking Back – Barn Owl, 4.75in x 3.25in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This is the final scan of the Barn Owl piece I was working on recently.  I enjoy painting this species of owl.. their layers of white feathers always an effort, but so beautiful.  I was pleased with how the […] Read more »

Peaches & Creme – Completed Work

Peaches & Creme – Iris, 4.75in x 4.625in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This is the final scan for the recent Iris painting I’ve been working on.  It was a bit of a challenge getting the opalescent glow of sunlight through the petals, but I’m pleased with the result. Painting […] Read more »

Barn Owl – Sepia

New small piece in progress… Barn Owl (sepia stage – work in progress), 4.75in x 3.25in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Read more »

Goldfinch Social – Sepia

A new small painting I’m working on shown in the sepia stage of painting… Goldfinch Social, 5in x 5.5in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Read more »

Chipmunk – Completed Work

This is the final scan of the little chipmunk painting I was working on.  I liked how it turned out with the darker tones and glazes of rich colors – almost as if he was tucked away deep in the woods on a trail. Trail Snacks – Chipmunk, 4.5in x 3.5in, watercolor […] Read more »

Peaches & Creme – Iris

I love florals and gardening.  Our recent warmer weather here in Minnesota is making it feel like spring is on the way.  …and also reminded me that I haven’t painted flowers for a little while.   This iris in progress from a specimen that grows in our gardens.  If all […] Read more »

Masterworks in Miniature 2012

  This is my painting that will debut at Masterworks in Miniature 2012:  Wisdom – Barred Owl, 6in x 8in, watercolor on board. If you hadn’t seen them, these are some of the earlier posts of this painting in progress and in the sepia stage. The show opens March 9, 5 p.m.  Watch for […] Read more »

Raccoon Painting Framed

This is the finished painting of the raccoon that was posted in-progress earlier – 8in x 10in watercolor on board.   …and below is a photo of how it appears in it’s  hand-finished frame.   I’m still not quite sure what to title it, but I’m pleased with how it […] Read more »

Little Painting of a Chipmunk – Sepia

This is a little chipmunk painting in the sepia stage shown probably larger than life.  The actual work is approx 3″x5″ (watercolor on board).  I love these little visitors to the backyard birdfeeders. ..some of my favorite subjects to paint. Read more »